This automation scenario allows you to connect Email and Trello
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Email and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Email
Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.
Then this action happens in Trello
Adds a new card on a specific board and list.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Trello cards for new inbound emails.
Part I
First, we need to connect Email and Trello to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Email to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Email account, using Email credentials.
Connect Trello to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Email
Choose the following trigger: New Inbound Email (Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.).
Then set up an Action for Trello
Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Email and Trello.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create Trello cards for new inbound emails!
Triggers when a new card is added.
Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).
Triggers when there is activity in Trello.
Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.
Triggers when a new card is added.
Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.
This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.
Send up to 5 emails per day on Free or Trial Zapier plans, or up to 10 emails per hour on paid Zapier plans from a custom address.
Sends a new email.
Send yourself an email
Creates and adds a new draft to a selected folder.
Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.
Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.
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